Central sensitization inventory is associated with psychological functioning but not with psychophysical assessment of pain amplification.

Background: The central sensitization inventory (CSI) is a questionnaire that has been widely used as a tool for assessing symptoms associated with sensitization. However, its ability to identify individuals with this phenomenon has recently been questioned. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation of CSI with psychosocial and psychophysical factors in patients with painful TMD diagnosed according to diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (DC/TMD) and asymptomatic controls, as well as to determine the influence of these variables on the CSI scores variations.

Influence of psychometric and sleep quality features on painful mechanical sensitivity and pain modulation in patients with temporomandibular disorders.

Unlabelled: Investigating the collective impact of psychometric properties and sleep quality on pain sensitivity in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients could improve clinical management strategies.

Objective: Assessing whether combined psychometric properties and sleep quality impact painful mechanical sensitivity and pain modulation in TMD patients.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study using secondary data analysis of 77 TMD patients and 101 controls.

Association among headache, temporomandibular disorder, and awake bruxism: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: To evaluate the association between headache, myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and awake bruxism (AB).

Background: Bruxism seems to act as a risk factor for TMD and its associated comorbidities, such as headaches.

Methods: In total, 406 medical records of individuals who sought care at a university dental clinic were screened.

Does marital status influence TMD-related chronic pain? A cross-sectional study.

Background: Pain is a complex sensory experience and can be influenced by psychosocial factors, such as romantic relationships.

Objective: To evaluate the association between marital status and temporomandibular disorder-related chronic pain.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) through Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) Axis I were assessed for chronic pain and marital and socioeconomic status, according to Axis II.